ABC Imagem Cardiovasc. 2026; 39(2): e20260041

My Approach to Agitated Saline Contrast Echocardiography in Pediatric Patients

Karen Saori Shiraishi , Márcio Miranda

DOI: 10.36660/abcimg.20260041i

Abstract

Agitated saline contrast is a simple, safe, widely available echocardiography technique. It is particularly useful for evaluating right-to-left shunts and pulmonary vascular abnormalities in the pediatric population. This article presents a practical approach to using this technique in pediatric echocardiography. It reviews the underlying physiological principles, the technical aspects of preparation and image acquisition, and the main clinical applications.

My Approach to Agitated Saline Contrast Echocardiography in Pediatric Patients

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